Principal Business Analyst
City of Cape Town · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →Requirements
- B Eng, BSc Eng, B Tech in Engineering
- A Master's degree focused on Data Management, Information Technology or a related field will be advantageous
- 8 years of more relevant experience, postgraduate experience
- Sound knowledge of SCADA, Telemetry, communications and information systems.
- Experience with the implementation and management of Control
- Room environments
- Physically Fit
- Valid driver's licence
Key Performance Areas
- Lead the development, enhancement and maintenance of Events Management, Decision Support, Data Management and operational control systems supporting water distribution, wastewater conveyance, reservoir and pump station operations, including alerts, notifications, trending, graphical displays and operational control screens.
- Direct the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of operational data through dashboards, reports and decision-support models, including water, sewer, water-quality, reservoir-safety and infrastructure-planning applications, to support routine operations, performance monitoring, emergency response and disaster management
- Deliver innovative IT and OT projects from concept to implementation, working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Provide leadership in the integration of SCADA, telemetry, communications and operational data with decision-support systems, dashboards and analytical models to improve infrastructure monitoring, operational control, resource utilisation, service continuity and network resilience
- Champion digital transformation and emerging technologies to enhance operational performance and customer outcomes.
- Manage strategic partnerships, contracts, consultants, budgets and procurement to achieve business objectives.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of technical and professional specialist
CLOSING DATE 25.08.2026